One ofthe lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait untilthe deadline looms large.

Prayer changes things by changing people.

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

Most ofour so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

Ideal society is a drama enacted exclusively in the imagination

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Old men are dangerous; it does not matter to them what is going to happen to the world.

The desire for change is a sign of safety.